hindered; hindering
ˈhin-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
: to make slow or difficult the progress of : hamper
Their journey was hindered by snow and high winds.
economic growth hindered by sanctions
: to delay, impede, or prevent action
uncertain whether the changes would help or hinder
: situated behind or in the rear : posterior
a long oval forward part and a taillike hinder portion—
R. E. Coker
R. E. CokerExamples of hinder in a Sentence
Verb
The witness refused to cooperate, hindering the investigation.
The country's economic growth is being hindered by the sanctions.
It's not clear whether the change will help or hinder our project.
Adjective
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
Recent Examples on the Web
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2025
The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
However, his second pro season has been hindered by a knee injury.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hinder
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
Some nearby dry air and wind shear ahead of the tropical wave -- ingredients which hinder tropical development -- will keep it from developing into a tropical system over the weekend into next week.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2025
The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
However, his second pro season has been hindered by a knee injury.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hinder
Cite this Entry
“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinder. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share